Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider 1939 This car is the most expensive of all that were produced before the Second World War. This Italian roadster was bought in 2016 for $ 19.8 million. A total of 32 copies were produced, 12 of them were built on a long base. Not all of them have survived to the present day, so collectors are literally chasing after the remaining ones.

Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider is equipped with an in-line eight-cylinder supercharged engine. Its volume is 2.9 liters, which is reflected in the name of the model. To make the powertrain more reliable, it was boosted to a power of 180 hp, which at that time was very good.

Jaguar D-Type 1956 The 1956 Jaguar D-Type retro car is the most expensive in England. In 1956, when it was built, it became the winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2017, the model was put up for auction and sold for $ 21.78 million. In total, about 50 copies were produced, and the purchased sports car has the number 4.

Under the hood of the car is an in-line six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 3.4 liters, with a capacity of 265 hp. Up to 100 km / h, the retro car accelerates in 4.7 seconds. and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h.

Duesenberg SJ 1935

You don't need to talk much about this car – its characteristics will speak for themselves. The engine displacement of the I8 configuration is almost 7 liters, and the power is as much as 400 hp. Now imagine what a success this car had with such indicators in the 1930s! On top of that, he could reach a tremendous speed for that time – 250 km/h.

Unsurprisingly, the Duesenberg SSJ, with a unique appearance and super-powerful characteristics for its age, was sold at auction for $ 22 million.

The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1

In 2013, an Aston Martin DBR1 retro car was bought for $ 22.5 million. In total, five copies were built, but it was on that that legendary pilots took part in various championships. So this particular car is the most legendary of the five.

An inline six–cylinder engine with a capacity of 3 liters was used as a power plant. The initial power was 240 hp, but for competitiveness in racing it was brought up to 300 hp.

Mercedes-Benz W196 1954 In the Mercedes-Benz W196 sports car, pilot Juan Manuel Fangio won the Swiss Grand Prix. In 2013, this car was sold for $ 30 million. Interestingly, the car was not restored – it was deliberately left in the form in which it won the competition.

The car is equipped with a 2.5-liter in-line eight-cylinder power unit with a capacity of 290 hp. For the technology of the 1950s, this is a phenomenal indicator. The maximum developed speed is 300 km/h. The car was created in 1954-1955 in the amount of 15 pieces, in three body types.

Bugatti Atlantic Italian super cars are the epitome of luxury and high quality. Yes, a simple car enthusiast cannot afford to buy them, but that's why they are masterpieces that are not available to everyone. Today, Italian car brands are the most successful in the world!

Bugatti Atlantic is a true masterpiece of the Italian automotive industry! Once this car drove on the roads, but today it has acquired the status of a museum exhibit. Today, two copies of the Bugatti Atlantic have been preserved in working condition. They cost more than $ 40 million.

In the prototype, an alloy with a high magnesium content was used to manufacture body parts. But it was impractical for mass production, so an aluminum alloy was used. And the outer seams were left as they are – they give the car originality.

Jaguar XK120

Jaguar XK120 is a sports car model from the Jaguar company, which was produced in 1948-1954. Powerful and fast, it can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h. And specially prepared cars, unlike serial ones, can accelerate to almost 220 km/h. At the same time, the speed of 100 km/h is achieved in just 9.8 seconds.

The model got its name XK120 based on the estimated speed (in miles). The engine here is a six–cylinder, equipped with two overhead camshafts, with a volume of 3.4 liters. During the production period, the model was equipped with this engine of different power - 162, 182 and 213 hp. It can produce maximum thrust at only 2500 rpm and then effortlessly spin up to 6500 rpm.

Volvo-140 Volvo-140 (factory index – P1400) is a series of mid–range passenger cars. The series was first introduced in August 1966 — the company introduced the Volvo 144 4-door sedan to the world. The model marked the beginning of completely new cars, which until the mid-1970s accounted for the bulk of Volvo's sales. The series went on sale in 1967. The press test car became available in September 1966 and was selected as the 1966 Car of the Year in Sweden. The 144th also won a gold medal from the Swedish Automobile Association for a new and very safe braking system.

Porsche 928 (1977 — 1995) Porsche has created a name for itself, first of all, thanks to rear—engined models with opposed engines - like the "911" and its ancestor "356". But in the history of the Stuttgart company there were also successful cars with a classic layout. The new Porsche 928, one of the most luxurious and fastest sports cars of its time, was presented to the public in 1977 at the Geneva Motor Show.